Whole Wheat Strawberry Pancakes

PregnancyAmericanEasyServes 225 min

Whole wheat pancakes topped with a quick homemade strawberry compote.

Whole wheat flour provides complex carbohydrates and fiber, delivering sustained morning energy to combat fatigue. The strawberries are rich in Vitamin C, which is crucial for maximizing iron absorption as maternal blood volume rapidly expands. Meanwhile, the egg and milk add essential choline and calcium to support the baby's developing brain and hardening skeletal system.

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One serving≈530 kcal · 17 g protein

Calories530 kcal

Protein17 g

Carbs78 g · 26.2g sugar

Fat19 g · 10.6g sat

Fiber10 g

Sodium964 mg

Folate81 mcg DFE

Iron4.1 mg

Calcium497 mg

Choline122 mg

Iodine89 mcg

Vitamin D89 IU

Vitamin B120.8 mcg

DHA + EPA9 mg

Zinc3.1 mg

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Ingredients

1 cup whole wheat flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
1 egg
1 cup milk (any pasteurized variety)
2 tbsp butter, melted and divided
2 tbsp maple syrup, divided
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups strawberries, chopped
Juice of ½ lemon

Method

1In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped strawberries, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and lemon juice. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, mashing slightly, until the berries break down into a syrupy compote. Keep warm.
2In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, 1 tbsp maple syrup, vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp melted butter.
4Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix (a few lumps are fine).
5Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and grease with the remaining 1 tbsp butter.
6Pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake onto the skillet. Cook until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (about 2-3 minutes). Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
7Serve the warm pancakes topped with the homemade strawberry compote.

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